Tempe and Coronado are an even 3-3 against one another since December of 2014, but not for long. Having just played yesterday, the Tempe Buffaloes will get right back to it and host the Coronado Dons at 7:00 p.m. on January 26th. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the pair posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Tempe fought the good fight in their overtime matchup against Cortez on Thursday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They took a 85-73 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Colts. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Tempe in their matchups with Cortez: they've now lost three in a row.
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Ja'michael Keeton, who dropped a double-double on 18 points and 11 rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points he has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Nassir Cobbs, who scored 19 points.
Meanwhile, Coronado strolled past Vista Grande with points to spare on Thursday, taking the game 58-39. The win made it back-to-back wins for Coronado.
Tempe has traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost seven of their last nine matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-16 record this season. As for Coronado, they now have a winning record of 11-10.
Tempe couldn't quite finish off Coronado in their previous matchup last Tuesday and fell 64-61. Will Tempe have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
